Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Theatrical director, Film actor, Stage actor, Screenwriter, Film director
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Toni Hudson (1986-1995)
Children
3 children
Education
Whitman College
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < German
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,293 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
Career
Career spanning 38 years (1972-2010)
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Filmography (15)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner; March 1, 1945) is an American movie, television and stage actor, perhaps best known for playing the characters Lieutenant Templeton "Faceman" Peck in The A-Team television series and Lieutenant Starbuck in the original Battlestar Galactica film and television series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dirk Benedict?
Dirk Benedict is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Dirk Benedict born?
Dirk Benedict was born in Helena, Montana, USA.
What movies or shows has Dirk Benedict been in?
Dirk Benedict has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include The A-Team (2010), Goldene Zeiten (2006), Cahoots (2001), Alaska (1996), Official Denial (1993).
What is Dirk Benedict known for?
Dirk Benedict is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner; March 1, 1945) is an American movie, television and stage actor, perhaps best known for…
Where can I find more information about Dirk Benedict?
You can find more about Dirk Benedict on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
